EXPRESSING WORDS

Shaken – to disturb or upset somebody/something

Sentence – His death has shaken all family members.

Terrified – very afraid.

Sentence – She was extremely terrified before going to halloween yard.

Aghast – filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something

Sentence – She stood aghast after listening to incident of yesterday

Spooked – frighten; unnerve.

Sentence – Teacher usually spook children in the schools

Examined – to look at somebody/something carefully to find out something.

Sentence – I have examined the whole situation but still I am not able to find any possible solution.

Glanced – to look quickly at somebody.

Sentence – I glanced the number of shops in the market while window shopping.

Peeked – to look at something quickly and secretly.

Sentence – Don’t peek on your birthday presents before the party!

Dazzling – something extremely bright or beautiful

Sentence – Teacher gave her the most dazzling smile.

Exquisite – extremely beautiful and pleasing

Sentence – Her daughter has an exquisite face

Paraded – to show something in an obvious way in

Sentence – We all paraded downstairs.

Sauntered – to walk without hurrying

Sentence – Cat sauntered slowly from one roof to other.

Trotted – taking short quick steps.

Sentence – Children trotted from playground after seeing to principal.

Bolted – run away suddenly, typically from fear.

Sentence – Children bolted after seeing the clown.

Dashed – to hit something with great force.

Sentence – He dashed us with water.

Petite – small and thin in an attractive way.

Sentence – Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.

Skimpy – too small or few.

Sentence – I don’t like those skimpy trousers.

Boasted – to have something that it can be proud of.

Sentence – They both boasted of the same black eyes and wavy black hair.

Cackled – laugh in a loud, harsh way.

Sentence – You should not cackle during assembly.

Chuckled – to laugh quietly.

Sentence – She chuckled at the clowns outfit.